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Governor Oglesby Mansion

421 W. William St., Decatur, IL 62522

Museums

Built in 1874, this Italianate mansion was the home of Richard J. Oglesby, a U.S. senator and three-time governor of Illinois. Oglesby was also a Union general in the Civil War and a close friend of Abraham Lincoln.

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The Frontmen at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jun 20 @ 7PM

Get ready for a night of powerhouse vocals, unforgettable harmonies, and pure 90s country nostalgia as The Frontmen take the stage at the Devon!

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35th Annual Decatur Train Fair at the Decatur Civic Center

The Decatur Civic Center •  Jun 27 – Jun 28 @ 10AM

Join us as we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Decatur Train Fair!

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Daya at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater

The Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater •  Jul 02 @ 7PM

A Grammy Award winner before the age of 20, Daya has spent her life in the spotlight—and on her own terms.

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